Recreation at the MAC
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Dance
Come join our Adult Dance classes for a fun-filled movement experience! The Adult Dance schedule offers an extensive variety of dance classes to meet your interests.
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Gymnastics
The MAC Gymnastics program gives kids a place to learn new skills in a noncompetitive, positive environment. We have small classes geared toward beginners through intermediate levels.
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Camps
With camp options running all year long we will always have fun for every family. Enjoy camp opportunities for youth during Holiday break, Spring break and during the summer.
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Basketball
The MAC Offers Basketball Training Services for young children and high level players
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Volleyball
Looking to improve your Volleyball skills
Adult Dance Classes
Dance Instructors:
Mary Benjamin
Jerry Wilson
Come join our Adult Dance Classes for a fun-filled movement experience! We combine the art form of dance with exercise to help one understand the true beauty of self-expression and nonverbal communication. The MAC Adult Dance Schedule offers an extensive variety of dance classes to meet your interests. The new dance schedule is open for registration. Pre- registration is required by calling the concierge at 517.364.8800.
Ballroom Dance Social
Practice the skills you've learned in class, meet new friends, and have fun at this dance party. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have never danced a day in your life, everyone is welcome. Dance the night away, socialize, and chat with our amazing dance instructors Mary and Jerry. If you don't have a partner, don't worry, you can still be part of this fun event. Pre-registration is required through the MAC app or by calling the concierge at 517.364.8800.
Date:
Coming Soon!
When:
Cost:
Members | $15 • Guests | $20
Please sign up and pay prior to date of the event.
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The swing is a must learn dance. Learn the fundamentals and get your dancing hobby started out on the right foot. As a non-progressive and circular dance the swing is convenient on any jam packed dance floor.
When:
Tuesdays: 8- 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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An upbeat Latin dance that is easy to learn! It began in the 1970’s when dancers started mixing the Mambo and the Hustle. Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-Cha and Mambo are all “sister” dances of Salsa.
When:
Wednesdays: 8 - 9 pm
Cost:
Members | $65
Non-Members | $85
REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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Modern West Coast Swing. Currently one of the most popular dances across the globe. A fun, exciting partner dance style to learn. It is a smooth, musical, stylish dance blending swing, ballroom, and modern moves in an easy pattern-based syllabus to learn. This dance is enjoyed by all ages because it is danced to music from 40’s swing, jazz, blues, RnB and all the modern chart Top 40 hits.
When:
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. -8:00 pm
Cost:
Member Fee | $65
Non-Member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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Hustle is one of the most popular dances today and is today’s version of disco dancing. You won’t want to miss it. This class will use fun, upbeat and well-known songs!
For people who have taken Hustle Dance before
Wednesdays: 7 - 8 pm
Cost:
Members | $75.00
Non-Members | $95
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Rhumba, meaning ‘to go to parties’, is a very popular, slow, sensual, dance form and is one of the major ballroom dances and many of the dance moves work in the Cha Cha as well as other dances. Must have had beginning class or approval from Instructor.
Wednesdays: 7 - 8 pm
Cost:
Members | $65
Non- Members | $85 -
Now one of the most popular forms of swing dance, the West Coast Swing has swept through the US.
Slow and elegant or fast and furious, this class will be sure to reach your dance expectations.
Must be proficient in West Coast Swing.
Tuesdays: 7 - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Members | $65
Non-Members | $85
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Modern West Coast Swing. Currently one of the most popular dances across the globe. A fun, exciting partner dance style to learn. It is a smooth, musical, stylish dance blending swing, ballroom, and modern moves in an easy pattern-based syllabus to learn. This dance is enjoyed by all ages because it is danced to music from 40’s swing, jazz, blues, RnB and all the modern chart Top 40 hits.
For students who have had at last one west coast swing dance class.
When:
Cost:
Members | $65
Non- Members | $85
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The Cha-Cha is a lively, flirtatious dance known for its playful energy, rhythmic footwork, and sharp, quick movements. It features a distinct “cha-cha-cha” shuffle step and is often danced to upbeat Latin music, showcasing a syncopated beat and infectious charm.
When:
Mondays: 8- 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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The Hustle is the partner version of disco dancing. It is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns. The lady spins almost constantly while her partner draws her close and sends her away.
It is a fusion of swing and disco, a return to partner dancing, a modified lindy hop and jitterbug, still very popular in crowded dance floors in New York. Music played for the Hustle is modern, based upon rhythm and blues.
When:
Thursdays: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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Rhumba, meaning ‘to go to parties’, is a very popular, slow, sensual, dance form and is one of the major ballroom dances and many of the dance moves work in the Cha Cha as well as other dances. The is a beginning class.
When:
Tuesdays: 8- 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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The Texas Two Step is, possibly, the most popular and fundamental of the country western dances. Danced to a relatively fast tempo, the Texas Two Step consists of both 6 count and 8 count patterns danced in a progressive "weaved" pattern structure.
When:
Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
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Modern West Coast Swing. Currently one of the most popular dances across the globe. A fun, exciting partner dance style to learn. It is a smooth, musical, stylish dance blending swing, ballroom, and modern moves in an easy pattern-based syllabus to learn. This dance is enjoyed by all ages because it is danced to music from 40’s swing, jazz, blues, RnB and all the modern chart Top 40 hits.
For students who have had at last one west coast swing dance class.
When:
Tuesdays: 7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost:
Member | $65
Non-member | $85REGISTER:
Call the Concierge Desk at 517.364.8800 or contact Amanda Moran, Fitness Manager at amanda.moran@themac.org, or call 517.364.8544
Gymnastics at the MAC
Winter Mini Session
Mon. Dec. 2 - 16
Tues. Dec. 3 - 17
MAC Tumblers Age 3 - 5
Youth Gymnastics Age 5 - 8
Gymnastics
School’s Out? Camp’s In!
Bring the kids to the MAC for a full day of activities and fun with friends. Register now!
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Monday, Dec. 23
Friday, Dec. 27
Monday, Dec. 30
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day
Kids can bring a nut-free lunch or purchase lunch from the Courtside Grill
Cost:
Members | $56 • Guests | $76
Basketball
Private lessons are available
Basketball training instructions focus on the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting and passing through a variety of drills at game speed so the skills can transfer to any tryout, practice, game or tournament.
In addition to individual training, the MAC has the Gun8000 (shooting machine) to help players improve their shot.
Instructors: Ray Mitchell, Malik Jones and Dion Culpepper
Sessions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment 517.364.8800.
Volleyball Lessons
Looking to improve your volleyball skills. Our instructor focus on the fundaments of control, hitting, passing and sportsmanship.
Instructor: Debryahn Threatt
Sessions are by appointment only. To schedule as appointment 517-364-8800
Download the MAC App
Manage your Sparrow MAC membership on the go! Download our app today and our easy-to-use system can help with your monthly statement, your payment method, registering for your favorite class or program, and holding your membership key tag. Stop by the membership office for additional information.